Appeal for Gyeongnam Residents' Participation
to Elevate Sacheon Airport to International Status
as the Gateway of Western Gyeongnam

Jinju Mayor Cho Gyuil has lent his support by appealing for the participation of Gyeongnam residents and joining the relay campaign for a provincial-wide signature drive aimed at elevating Sacheon Airport to international airport status and fostering it as an aerospace hub airport.


This signature campaign, which will continue until September, seeks to unite the aspirations of Gyeongnam residents and urge the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to include phased infrastructure expansion and international flight operations for Sacheon Airport in the 7th Comprehensive Airport Development Plan currently being drafted.


Mayor Cho Gyuil "Fostering Gyeongnam as a Aerospace Hub Airport" Participates in Signature Campaign Photo by Cho Gyuil

Mayor Cho Gyuil "Fostering Gyeongnam as a Aerospace Hub Airport" Participates in Signature Campaign Photo by Cho Gyuil

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The signature campaign is being conducted both online and offline across all of Gyeongnam, utilizing the official websites of the province, cities, and counties to foster broad community consensus, raise awareness, and encourage participation. Jinju City plans to expand the campaign through joint efforts with the Jinju City Council and public institutions.


Currently, Sacheon Airport is served by two airlines, operating 38 flights per week (10 to Jeju, 28 to Gimpo), and last year, it was used by 241,000 passengers.



Mayor Cho Gyuil stated, "Jinju is taking the lead in building the space industry ecosystem by establishing a foundation for the space industry, nurturing skilled professionals, and attracting related companies. Western Gyeongnam, where the Korea Aerospace Administration is located, should become the gateway to the aerospace industry, and for this to happen, we need to unite the will of Gyeongnam residents to elevate Sacheon Airport to international airport status."


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